From Law’s perspective, the significance of Hong Kong jurors hearing cases in Qianhai is twofold. It offers a great opportunity for Hong Kong jurors like him to learn more about the legal system and culture of the Chinese mainland, which will facilitate the integration of the two sides.
The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) was officially launched in Qianhai in September 2013. Since then, it has consistently handled both foreign-related and domestic disputes.
The Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone People’s Court, established in January 2015, has introduced a wide range of innovative policies to bridge the gap between the judicial systems in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland over the past year.